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Best Cam Rewinds of 2020

This is usually the time of year for self-reflection — when we reflect on our lives, then plot our next move. But 2020 was no normal year, and it seems like all we’ve been doing for the last nine months is reflecting (mostly on 2019 and how sweet life was when we could surf wherever we wanted), so, at this point most of us are just ready to move forward. And while humankind itself was stunted in this tragic first year in the coronavirus age, the waves kept on pumping… And pumping… And pumping. All over the world. Surfers or no surfers. Shutdowns or no shutdowns. Daylight or no daylight. So, let this 2020 Cam Rewind highlight reel serve as a glorious reminder of why we all surf: because waves equal hope. Life is finite. But waves are forever.

Nathan Fletcher Describes his Ride of the Year at Teahupo'o

Nathan Fletcher's XXL Monster Tube + Ride of the Year from the Code Red Teahupo’o. Hands down, one of the gnarliest rides (and wipeouts) of all time.

Watch the full-length interview with Jamie Mitchell and Nathan Fletcher:

Lakey Peterson at Teahupoo

With Teahupoo now on the Women’s WSL schedule next year, Lakey Peterson took advantage of some late season south swell to get her first-ever session in at the perfect, slabby left-hander. During the more tubey days in this edit she’s riding our new step-up model the Happy Traveler, which you can learn more about on our website (now available as customs globally, except for Bali region which now also has available in their shops). On the smaller turning days she’s on a regular Happy model. Lakey says she loved her first time there and plans to go back a few more times before the event takes place next year.

Video by Jeromy Czermak (@j.czerm_photography)

He Rode A Finless Board At Teahupo'o?! | William Aliotti in 'Radiance'

Going finless at Chopes. As far as we can recall, this is a novel pursuit.

I'm sure some smart and thoughtful individual will correct me in the comments, however.

Regardless of whether or not he was first, we found William Aliotti's efforts rather admirable, and it made us hope/wonder if similar results could be yielded on a day of more substantial surf. It seems Will was thinking just the same thing...

"At first, I was like no way this is too heavy, and then the perfect day came!" William explained. "And I think I could take bigger waves. Once the rail is in, it's on! I have some future challenges for this board and I can’t wait to try..."

Video: Manuel Claudeville Morell

Frankie Harrer Charges Teahupoo

Dodging the crowd at Teahupoo with 18-years-old Frankie Harrer and Raimana Van Bastolaer.

The Best Cam Rewinds of August

A visual recap of swell and storms – as captured by our cams last month.

September already? Dang. Guess all things – even summer – have to come to an end. But at least the last full (official) month of the season in the northern hemisphere came with plenty of swell. There were hurricanes on the east coast, fun swell on the west, a few days of glory south of the border, (nearly) empty lineups in the Pacific, and more, all captured by our cams. So, hit play above and enjoy a visual review of August. Now, who’s ready for fall?

Kelia Moniz Stars In The Best Wipeout You've Ever Seen

Turns out Teahupo'o and longboards do not mix. Thanks for being the guinea pig, Kelia!

Unlocked. Eimeo Czermak

After several weeks of "lockdown", the game plan change... No contest this year? No travel? ... Ok! Let's do some free surf at Home!! Hope you'll like this!!!
Huge Maururu to Uncles @tahuraihenry and @veteadavid for Rescue and lifesaving !
Huge Thanks to photographers and filmmakers:
@lh.prod
@timmckenna
@keanu.moux
@timpruvost
@tereopaoscar
@j.czerm_photography

Music: ZHU and Nero-Dreams

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